From the INTRAPOL team

Articles

Short technical notes on standards, product choice and COSMOS / METIGO / ALUBERG. We aim for about two posts per month.

• Telescopic Ladder With Platform vs. Stairway Platform – Comparison

  TeleGemma or stairway platform? We compare both types by height, space, frequency of use and number of users to help you make the right choice.

  Published
  2 August 2026

• Aluminium Scaffold for Industry – Key Parameters When Buying

  Industrial buyers have different requirements than tradespeople. Read what really matters when selecting aluminium scaffolding for a factory or warehouse.

  Published
  23 July 2026

• ALUBERG 770 vs. 1370 – A Guide to Choosing the Right Width

  Narrow 770 or wide 1370? We compare both ALUBERG ranges by width, load capacity, door clearance and use cases to help you decide.

  Published
  13 July 2026

• Mobile Scaffold Tower or Stairway Platform – How to Choose

  Mobile scaffold tower or aluminium stairway platform? We compare both types by height, capacity, mobility and cost so you can make the right call.

  Published
  2 July 2026

• 10 Most Common Mistakes When Using a Mobile Scaffold Tower

  Overloading, moving the tower with someone on it, missing outriggers — find out which mistakes happen most often on mobile scaffolding and how to avoid them.

  Published
  22 June 2026

• Aluminium vs. Fibreglass (FIBRA): When to Choose an Insulated Ladder

  Aluminium conducts electricity — and that's a problem near live cables. When should you switch to COSMOS's fibreglass FIBRA range, and what does CEI EN 50528 require?

  Published
  12 June 2026

• D.Lgs. 81/08 – Italian H&S Law and Why You'll Encounter It

  Italian ladders and platforms reference D.Lgs. 81/08 in their documentation. What is it, what does it say about ladders and scaffolding, and why does it matter?

  Published
  2 June 2026

• Inspection and Maintenance of Aluminium Scaffolding – Law and Practice

  Who must inspect mobile scaffolding, how often, and what are the consequences of neglect? A practical overview of legal obligations for companies.

  Published
  23 May 2026

• EN 1004 vs. PN-EN 1004: What's the Practical Difference?

  Mobile scaffolding comes marked EN 1004 or PN-EN 1004. Do you know what that means for product safety? We explain it without jargon.

  Published
  13 May 2026